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octets

/ɑkˈtɛts/ /ɒkˈtɛts/

Meanings
noun
A group or set of eight of something.

Examples :

"The computer network transmitted data in octets, each representing a single character or part of an image. "
number group computing

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration administrator

administrator noun

/ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager

"The school administrator handled the budget for the entire department. "

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration processing

processing verb

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank is processing my check deposit. "

Illustration represents

represents verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ /rɛprəˈzɛnts/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's view of the city skyline. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration performing

performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration transmitted

transmitted verb

/tɹænsˈmɪtɪd/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the homework assignment to the students via email. "

Illustration abbreviation

abbreviation noun

/əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/

The result of shortening or reducing; abridgment.

""Mr. Smith always uses the abbreviation 'etc.' instead of writing out 'et cetera'." "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

Illustration networking

networking verb

/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

"Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information."